In a surprising turn of events, actor Jeffrey Jones, famous for his portrayal of the principal in the iconic movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” has pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to update his s** offender registration.
The Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Horwitz has ordered Jones to serve three years on probation and complete 250 hours of Caltrans service.
Jones, who celebrated his 64th birthday today, was obligated to register as a s** offender following his no contest plea in July 2003 for employing a minor to capture s**ually explicit photographs.
Prosecutors claim that Jones neglected to update his registration within five days of his birthday last year.
Additionally, Jones has been sentenced to five years of probation and is required to undergo s** offender counseling as a result of his previous plea in 2003.
The court dismissed a misdemeanor charge of possession or control of child p0rn0 against him.
During his initial trial, Jones’ attorney emphasized that the actor was never accused of any physical contact with minors, stating that the case solely revolved around photographs.
Jones himself expressed remorse, stating that this marked the end of a painful chapter in his life and that the incident would not be repeated.
With over 60 television and film credits to his name, including his memorable role as Principal Ed Rooney in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” Jones has had a successful career in the entertainment industry.
He has also portrayed characters such as Criswell in “Ed Wood” and the father in “Beetlejuice.”
This recent development adds another layer of complexity to Jones’ personal and professional life.
The guilty plea and subsequent sentencing shed light on the
